Join The Diversity and Inclusion Film Festival and VPH for a live performance celebrating artists and activistsAbout this Event
Experience the power of music and spoken word as we celebrate the voices of the people. VPH is a live performance that brings to life marginalized stories through readings and songs, inspired by Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove’s book, featuring an all-star cast of actors, musicians, and activists.
Featuring:
- Cathy Curtin (Stranger Things)
- Daphne Rubin-Vega (Only Murders in the Building)
- Sola Fasehun (Founder, DIFF at Lincoln Center)
- Alice Yu
- Cassie Bradley (Coronation Street)
- Mahima Saigal
- Kim Kalesti
- Christopher Rivas (Call Me Kat)
- Grace Duah (Gossip Girl)
- James Wilson
- Sally Thalacker
- Niveka Hobaichan
- Christine Bruno
- Jonny Beauchamp (Penny Dreadful)
- H. Lynn Pai (And Just Like That)
- Produced by Anna Strout, Heather Mason, Cassie Bradley, & Sola Fasehun
- Stage Manager: Mark Brystowski
- Tech Manager: Shade Adeyemo
- Presented by The Impact Lounge and The Diversity & Inclusion Film Festival
Reception to follow immediately after the Performance in the Clark Studio Lobby at Lincoln Center, co-Sponsored by Voices of a People’s History, The Impact Lounge, NewFilmmakers Los Angeles/NFMLA, Latino Filmmakers Network, Brooklyn Winery, Danceaholic Records, Celia’s Catering, Afroholic Records
RSVP does not guarantee admission. Capacity is limited and entry is first come, first served. Invitations are non-transferable and valid only for the individual named on the confirmation
For more on VPH:
https://www.peopleshistory.us/
For more on Clark Studio Theater at Lincoln Center:
https://www.lincolncenter.org/venue/clark-studio-theater
To Support DIFF:
DIFF is a non-profit with 501c3 Status and as a result, all donations are tax deductible.
To make a donation to DIFF please use this link below:
https://secure.givelively.org/donate/diversity-inclusion-film-festival-diff-inc
For more on DIFF
DIFF IN FORBES: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jerylbrunner/2024/10/24/inspired-to-create- opportunities-she-didnt-have-she-launched-a-visionary-film-festival/
DIFF WEBSITE: https://diffnyc.my.canva.site/
INSTAGRAM: @DIFilmFestival
We could not do this witout the support of many wonderful people and organizations! A special thanks to:
The Distribution Collective (TDC), NBCUniversal, Danceaholic Records, Lionsgate, Fasehun Films, SAGIndie, Noizy Neighbors Records, Brooklyn Winery, Afroholic Records, Oatly, Celia's Catering, Voices of a People's History (VPH), NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA), Singing Duck Studio, Starbucks, Gigantic Studios/Pictures, Alter Eco Foods, Open Water, Lincoln Center, Impact Lounge, Marriott, The Event Planner Expo, Caspian Entertainment, Latino Filmmakers Network, Toks Media, Getty Images
Diversity and Inclusion Film Festival (DIFF) Code of Conduct:
DIFF is dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, welcoming, and harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion, nationality, or level of experience. We do not tolerate harassment of event participants in any form. Harassment includes offensive verbal comments, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. We take all reasonable steps to protect our employees and attendees and have a zero tolerance culture .Attendees asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. If an attendee engages in harassing behavior, the organizers may take any reasonable action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the event.
If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a DIFF representative immediately.
No weapons or drugs of any kind are allowed.
We expect attendees to follow these rules at the event, event-related social events, and in our online spaces.
“See the World through every lens"
-The Diversity & Inclusion Film Festival (DIFF)
DIFF logo, slogan & poster designed by: Vincent Fichet of Singing Duck Studio
For more on Singing Duck Studio:
Event venue
Samuel B. & David Rose Building, 165 West 65th Street, New York, United States
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